- Fills decentralized ICU and/or emergency medicine shifts to provide patient-centered care for critically ill patients during the overnight hours (21:00-07:30)
- Supports the multidisciplinary teams through participation in all aspects of the medication-use system and communication of recommendations to optimize pharmacotherapy
- Participates in the medication management for advanced therapies including, but not limited to, adult ECMO, Impella, and CRRT.
- Serves as the primary pharmacy response for emergency situations (code blue, code stroke, trauma response)
- Provides effective transition of care needs as necessary, including, but not limited to, medication reconciliation, discharge counseling, and facilitating medication to bedside.
- Reports medication-related events to promote the safe use of medications
- Documents all patient care activities
- Follows departmental policies and procedures to promote cost-effective medication use
- Serves as a pharmacy liaison to the BMC staff by ensuring the connectivity between clinical and distributive services.
- Ensures all medications are handled in the manner established by the Formulary Management Committee, applicable accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
- Reviews and verifies medication orders, reviews patient charts, evaluates applicable laboratory data to identify or prevent drug-related problems or toxicity.
- Works closely with the central pharmacists and technicians to ensure accurate and timely acquisition, distribution and control of all medications, including investigational drugs. Collaborates with the Pharmacy Purchasing team on special medication needs.
- Adheres to all protocols and policies related to controlled substances.
- Supervises the activities of supportive personnel including student interns and technicians.
- Uses designated pharmacy automation and/or barcoding systems to document checking of any medication or sterile product prior to dispensing.
- Follows departmental policies and procedures to promote cost-effective medication use
- Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
- Assists in the orientation and training of new pharmacists, interns, and technicians when assigned
- Provides timely and accurate drug information, training, and education to patients and health care providers
- Maintains own professional and specialized competency through continuing education as set forth by the Department of Pharmacy and the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy
- Conforms to Boston Medical Center's standards of conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care experience is provided
- Conducts interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees in a courteous and customer friendly manner.
- Takes corrective action to improve performance on problem areas.
- Maintains all designated hospital information confidential at all times.
- Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
- Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to support the hospital's mission and goals.
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a healthy work environment. A healthy work environment is one where people feel supported, held accountable, where standards are applied and expectations are clear. A healthy work environment is one where leadership supports and leads, models behavioral standards and sets the example for how to do all things right.
- Being engaged in the department, including managing up, owning team decisions, and communicating and supporting departmental and or organizational initiatives.
- Hold self and others to the highest ethical standards, and act with honor above all.
- Requires a Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy
- Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency
- Completion of a PGY2 Critical Care or Emergency Medicine residency is preferred (or at least three years of relevant experience)
- Work requires a valid license to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MA pharmacist licensure must be complete and verified by the date of hire.
- Strong clinical knowledge pertinent to the specific practice area
- Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and colleagues
- Involvement in local, regional, or national professional organizations is encouraged
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook, and web browsers
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; must be proficient in the English; additional language skills are beneficial
-
Clinical Pharmacist
3 weeks ago
Boston Medical Center Boston, United StatesBoston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It ́s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-base ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist, Cardiology
4 weeks ago
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, United StatesMassachusetts General Hospital is currently seeking highly motivated candidates to join our Cardiology Team. The Inpatient Cardiology Division consists of the following: cardiac critical care unit, cardiothoracic critical care unit, two advanced general cardiology/step-down units ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist
2 weeks ago
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, United StatesGENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT · The MGH Department of Pharmacy is seeking a Transitions of Care/Boarder Emergency Department Boarder Service Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing team at the Main Campus. This new position will be focused on collaborating with multidiscipl ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist I
4 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 32 · Work Shift: · Rotating (United States of America) · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is looking for an expe ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist
4 weeks ago
Boston Childrens Hospital Boston, United StatesJob Posting Description · This Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for:Interpreting and evaluating medication orders to ensure drug and dosage are appropriate for patient and to identify possible adverse reactions, contacting physician as needed. · Reviewing, fi ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
3 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 40 · Work Shift: · Rotating (United States of America) · We are recruiting for a clinical pharmacist specialist with experti ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist
2 weeks ago
Boston Childrens Hospital Boston, United StatesJob Posting Description · This Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for:Interpreting and evaluating medication orders to ensure drug and dosage are appropriate for patient and to identify possible adverse reactions, contacting physician as needed. · Reviewing, filling ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist
4 weeks ago
Boston Childrens Hospital Boston, United StatesJob Posting Description · This Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will be responsible for:Interpreting and evaluating medication orders to ensure drug and dosage are appropriate for patient and to identify possible adverse reactions, contacting physician as needed. · Reviewing, filling ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist, Medicine
2 weeks ago
Partners Healthcare System Boston, United StatesGENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: · The Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking motivated individuals to join our team of diverse Internal Medicine and Surgery Clinical Pharmacists. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, this clinical pharmacist will provide compreh ...
-
Overnight Clinical Pharmacist
2 weeks ago
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, United StatesUnder general direction of the Pharmacy Specialists for Operations and Clinical Services, the pharmacist performs a variety of professional level functions to assist in providing patients with optimum pharmaceutical care. The pharmacist's efforts are directed primarily toward rev ...
-
Clinical Trials Pharmacist
3 weeks ago
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, United StatesGENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: · As an integral member of the pharmacy team, the Clinical Trials Pharmacist is responsible for coordinating, collaborating, and providing expertise in support of drug clinical trials. The Pharmacist will review protocol documents, draft instr ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
4 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 40 · Work Shift: · Rotating (United States of America) · The Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center delivers ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
2 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesJob Type: Regular · Time Type: Full time · Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) · FLSA Status: Non-Exempt · When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 32 · ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist I
2 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesJob Type: Regular · Time Type: Full time · Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) · FLSA Status: Non-Exempt · When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 32 · ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
2 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesJob Type: Regular · Time Type: Full time · Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) · FLSA Status: Non-Exempt · When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 40 · ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
4 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 32 · Work Shift: · Rotating (United States of America) · The Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center delivers ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist II
4 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 40 · Work Shift: · Rotating (United States of America) · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is looking for an expe ...
-
Sr. Clinical Pharmacist
4 weeks ago
AllWays Health Partners Boston, United StatesMass General Brigham Health Plan is an exciting place to be within the healthcare industry. As a member of Mass General Brigham, we are on the forefront of transformation with one of the world's leading integrated healthcare systems. Together, we are providing our members with in ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
2 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Boston, United StatesJob Type: Regular · Time Type: Full time · Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) · FLSA Status: Non-Exempt · When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 40 · ...
-
Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Oncology
4 weeks ago
Partners Healthcare System Boston, United StatesGENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: · Clinical Pharmacists assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Clinical Pharmacists proficiently provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational ser ...
Clinical Pharmacist II - Boston, United States - Boston Medical Center
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Clinical Pharmacist II is responsible for the provision of direct patient care.
Direct patient care activities include improving patient outcomes by optimizing pharmacotherapy, ensuring medication safety, providing emergency response, and promoting effective transitions of care.
This position will primarily provide coverage for a new clinical, ICU-focused, decentralized overnight shift (all adult ICUs + PICU/NICU) but will be cross-trained to provide coverage in the emergency department during the overnight hours.
This position has rotating shifts, which include weekends and holidays.Position:
Clinical Pharmacist II - Critical Care & Emergency Medicine Overnight
Department:
Inpatient Pharmacy
Schedule:
Part Time, Per Diem
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Direct patient care
Critical responsibilities related to this:
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
